Minnesota School Social Worker Association (MSSWA) collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) in partnership to develop this exceptional reference guide for school social work practitioners and school administrators. The manual has been divided into sections for easier access. Please click on the hilighted links below.

MANUAL FOR SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE created 2007, revised 2015

Cover and Preface: An overview of practice and collaboration, focusing on the unique contribution School social workers bring to children, schools and communities.

Acknowledgements: The manual tapped the expertise of many social work professionals who generously shared their time and resources.

Purpose: Clarification of the role of school social work services in Minnesota schools